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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1897
Page
6
In Virginia's Suffolk district a violent incident split a man’s skull during a confrontation with Aleck Savage. The piece reports police pursuit, a possible coverup, and public reaction alongside local fishery trips, a schoolchildren event, and multiple community notices including elections, lodge elections, a steamer excursion, and various social updates.
Port Norfolk enjoys a village reminiscence with a picnic led by Miss Mabie Pollard at Little Beach Grove. The event featured music from children and nostalgic reflections on past picnics near the river. A Ladies Aid Society entertainment at Port Norfolk raised funds for the Baptist church with Mr. E. C. Brooks guiding a music group of young ladies.
Justice John W. Rutter and Justice C. Haynes led a supper gathering of the Annex Tire company crew on South street. They shared coffee and fried chicken while praising the volunteers who risked their lives to save friends. Ticket agent Bro Davis collected $16.25, cake and cream tables earned about 20 cents per person, totaling around $37.50.
At a May 21 meeting in Phoebus Virginia the Phoebus Democratic Silver club adopted resolutions endorsing Judge Baker P Lee of Hampton as the next governor. The group urges Virginians to consider their region’s right to name the next chief executive and to support conservatism harmony and good government in the Democratic party.
Colley avenue resident A H Pusey travels to Delaware to join family for several weeks. Mrs A Hurst of Mathews county Virginia broke her hand months ago and improved under Dr Southgate Leigh while visiting her son. A women’s missionary society organized at Central Avenue Baptist church with officers named. Lightning damaged Architect Moser’s North Street home, chimney damaged and fridge destroyed. A May party caused consternation as children sought safety. Mrs McIntosh is gravely ill with little hope of recovery. Central Avenue Baptist Church drew large crowd for Rev F E Dudley sermon. one new member received by letter. Evening service focused on young men and daughters.
The Baptist Young People’s Union of Freemason Street church met in the lecture-room last night but small attendance due to bad weather led to postponement of the programme until next Monday. Rev. Fisher of Portsmouth attended and spoke on mission work. Miss Dickinson, daughter of Rev A B Dickinson, recited a selection before dismissal.
St Paul May 24 Congressmen YC Stevens was indicted on a 32200 overdraft in his account with Minnesota Savings Bank while he served as trustee and acting president. His attorneys will demand an immediate trial.
City Engineer W. T. Brooker defends Norfolk’s sewerage as a water carriage system. He argues pumps, vents, and traps prevent stagnation and disease, countering Van Beine’s criticisms and likening alleged toxic air to nonissue. He condemns the attack as a libel on the city.
Dr James Jones of Jones and Son Cowden NL testifies that his wife suffered Li Grippe then Hasty Consumption last winter. After using Dr King s New Discovery her condition improved from the first dose and a six dollar bottle cured her. Free trials offered at Burrow Martin Co s Drug Store. Also notes eagles given to Major McKinley for Canton park must be freed due to Ohio laws against keeping eagles in captivity.
A brief item notes plans or inquiry about attending a sea shore outing. It mentions a group or person considering a seaside excursion and hints at travel or recreational intent. The fragmentary text preserves a social planning context without details.
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